CII nationals

   Hi.
Want to have a dig at the Byte nationals this year, never done a nationals before and I'm finding it hard to find all the information for it on the class website.

All I know is they are at Plymouth-Mayflower and are on the 6-7-8th of august.

How is a nationals run and how does they work, unfortunatley I've not sailed against a group of bytes, Well I sailed with one byte once thats been it! so I'm very much a noob on the big races!

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zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Topic: CII nationals Posted: 16 May 10 at 8:38pm
	Hi. Want to have a dig at the Byte nationals this year, never done a nationals before and I'm finding it hard to find all the information for it on the class website. All I know is they are at Plymouth-Mayflower and are on the 6-7-8th of august. How is a nationals run and how does they work, unfortunatley I've not sailed against a group of bytes, Well I sailed with one byte once thats been it! so I'm very much a noob on the big races!

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 10 at 6:18am
	The Byte Nats are a fairly relaxed affair. Usually 3-4 races a day. Last year triangles only (which I had a strop about!). Friendly bunch, you will be able to turn up and join the association on arrival. I'd look at accomodation early but plenty in Plymouth (I seem to recall). Sarah the sailing sec is a star any other questions I'm sure she'll be happy to answer.
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!

tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 10 at 8:20am
	Hi Zailor. I have no idea where you live but the Byte Inlands is on June 12th at Burton Sailing Club. Burton is a big open reservoir on the Derbyshire/ Leicestershire border, near the M1. I will be there as a spectator as my son will be sailing my boat. A friend will be sailing as well. Perhaps this would be a better introduction to open racing?

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 10 at 5:20pm
	I'm in West Wales, Ceredigion area. Either way they are all about 4 hours drive up to all the vents. Very tempted by Burton and the Nationals so I'm looking into somewhere to stay. I am guessing all those events are open ages and not just youth? I'm 18 and 19 by the Nationals, not sure if that's still "yoof"

tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 10 at 7:02pm
	Sorry but at 18 you are a grown up! There may be a trophy for under 18 or even 21 but since the Byte world champ, Darren Choy is only 16 or 17 it seems unlikely. We personally will commute as it is not that far but I am sure camping is available at Burton. Do you drive or will you need to blag a lift? Come on, go to Burton I'll buy you a drink.

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 10 at 8:39pm
	Now that is an offer hard to refuse! My good folks love an excuse to get away so it will be a family affair with me sailing and good old mam and dad (suport team) taking in the local scenes! So long as I can race with the grown ups thats fine :)

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 10 at 12:26am
	Yep the Byte is not sailed as a youth boat in the UK. In fact most of the sailors are well over 18! There is a youth prize and a newcomer prize at the nationals!
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!

Phil eltringham Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: England/Hitchin Online Status: Offline Posts: 1105	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phil eltringham Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 10 at 12:38pm
	Anyone got a byte i could borrow for the nationals this year, kind of feel i owe myself another shot at it (will remember to tie the rudder on this time!).
	FLAT IS FAST! Shifts Happen

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 10 at 9:30pm
	I'm going to do the Burton one too then. I cant find any information on it do I need to register beforehand or something? I cant just turn up on the day?

tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 May 10 at 11:04pm
	Hi Zailor, just turn up but they will probably make you join the class association unless you join first of course. We wil be there with my boy sailing my boat and a multiple inlands winner. See you there.